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Preparing for College and Life After TSA: Division II Presenter: Ellen Bagnato

This presentation by Ellen Bagnato covers resources, college preparation, educational options, and resources for life after high school. Topics include understanding strengths and weaknesses, planning for college, scholarships, financial aid, and more.

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Preparing for College and Life After TSA: Division II Presenter: Ellen Bagnato

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  1. Preparing for College and Life After TSA: Division IIPresenter: Ellen Bagnato

  2. Agenda • Your Resources • A short quiz…. • Perspective/The Constants • TSA Tools and Resources • What to do (and not do)

  3. The Sharon Academy recommends that all students pursue some form of post-secondary education at some time

  4. Peers Can be a Resource

  5. True or False • In order to support a family in the future, today’s high school students must get a four year college degree.

  6. True or False • It is easier to get into college now then it was in the 1980’s and 1990’s.

  7. True or False • College admission representatives don’t care about high school grades from 9th and 10th grade.

  8. True or False • Students can’t get into college if they don’t have a good score on the SAT.

  9. True or False • If you want to go to college you need to be involved in many clubs and activities outside of school.

  10. True or False • The average debt after four years of college is approximately $29,000.00

  11. Plan for College NOW?

  12. What is grade 9 and 10 about? • Getting to know yourself as a learner, as an individual and as a young adult. What are your interests and skills? • Navigating high school successfully: • Friendships • Executive Function • Establishing Positive Relationships

  13. Employers and colleges want students who understand their strengths and weaknesses and who can communicate this effectively.

  14. Constants • Find interests or hobbies and do them. • Students need to get to know their teachers by asking questions and being engaged. • Plan your summer thoughtfully. • Acknowledge that 9th and 10th grade matter. Find a balance between stressing out and blowing things off. • Take classes in art and PE NOW to fulfill the appropriate standards. This will potentially leave room for dual enrollment or tech center classes in 11th and 12th grade.

  15. Educational Options after High School…. • Four Year Degree • Two Year Degree • Certification • Employment • GAP Year • Service or Military

  16. Resources: Thinking about Life After TSA • Advisory • PLP’s • Junior and Senior Seminar • Conferences: student led • Community Service • College Visits at TSA • Leadership Roles: Interim, team sports, mentoring, One Act, Student Government, Exhibition,

  17. 11th & 12th Grade Seminars Parent and Student 1-1 Meetings with Me Interview Practice Creating a resume Transcript/GPA Review PSAT to SAT/ACT & Subject Tests The Common Application College Essay College Search & Naviance GAP Year Scholarships & Financial Aid

  18. What is NOT covered in Seminar • Parents and students having honest conversations about how to pay for life after high school. • Completing the FAFSA and VT State Grant- Applications for financial aid. • Students developing an art portfolio, athletic video, audition. • Visiting a College/Job Shadowing • Time to Study for Standardized Tests

  19. Checklist

  20. How To Pay For College • Visit the resources page at VSAC.org • Attend a Paying For College Info Session with VSAC (Fall of 10th or 11th grade) • Talk with a financial advisor (there are places you can put saved money that can help or hurt your student’s financial aid). • May 1 is 529 day. • Get up-to-date on the college price tag • Do a Net Price Calculator WITH your student

  21. Athletes • Students who MIGHT want to play varsity sports in college: • Create an account at NCAA.org during 10th grade. • Meet with TSA’s Athletic Director to discuss your interest in playing varsity sports in college. • Parents keep track of pictures, statistics, highlights. • Reaching out to coaches/schools in 10th grade so they can possibly come to sporting events during 11th grade.

  22. Artist/Actors/Musicians • Students who want to study art in college OR who spend a good deal of time in high school on art should attend a portfolio day during 10th grade or 11th grade. • Keep track of artwork/performances. • Students who want to study music in college should learn some basic sight reading and music theory before 12th grade year.

  23. College Visits • Winter/Spring of Junior Year- Plan on it. • Job Shadows are very helpful even if it is just for a day.

  24. Standardized Testing • PSAT –during school hours in 10th and 11th grade. No cost to the family. • SAT or ACT – in spring of 11th grade on a Saturday somewhere in the US. Approximately $60 per test date. Paid by the family. Fee waivers available. • www.act.org • www.collegeboard.org

  25. Resources • Ellen Bagnato • Your student’s advisor • Writing Center/ Stephanie Davis • Support Services (KateKardashian) • Our website (www.sharonacademy.org): Scroll to the hotlink on the bottom right. • The TSA newsletter • VSAC • A Financial Advisor

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